 However, it is more recognized internationally by its women's side, which has competed in most of the more recent editions of the Copa Libertadores Femenina and became the main source of players for the Argentina women's national team.Although the club is mostly known for its football squads, other disciplines hosted by UAI Urquiza are artistic gymnastics, basketball, handball, rugby union (UAI Rugby) and volleyball.The Club was founded as "Club Deportivo, Social y Cultural Ferrocarril Urquiza" by Carmelo Santoro on May 21, 1950.